Reported Abortion in New Zealand: A 2022 Overview

The Ministry of Health recently released information about induced abortion in New Zealand for the year 2022. The data provided here is drawn from the Abortion Services Aotearoa New Zealand Annual Report 2023 and presents a concise overview of the…

New Zealand’s Abortion Safe Areas: Know Where They Are and What You Can Do

New Zealand’s first abortion facility exclusion zones, otherwise known as “safe areas”, have been established and will come into force on Friday, 25 August. Six abortion centres have regulations prohibiting particular behaviours within a defined border surrounding their premises. These…

8 practical and effective ways to respect and support human life

Finding practical and effective ways to respect and support human life from conception to natural death that is easily implemented, can be at times, tricky.  However, with a little thought, lots of love, and a firm resolution to do something,…

“Safe areas” have yet to be established outside abortion facilities

Application processes to implement “safe areas” are still under development according to the Ministry of Health.  As such, not one exclusion zone has been established around New Zealand abortion facilities since the passing of the law in March. According to…

First trimester abortion provision expands in the South

First trimester abortion has become available on the West Coast of New Zealand, putting pre-born children and their mothers in the region at greater risk of harm than previously. In a recent press release, the West Coast District Health Board…